The Postal Inspection Service and the USPS Office of Inspector General are concluding their three-part video series warning Postal Service employees against colluding with criminals. The final video, released this week, reminds employees to never steal mail. The previous segments focused on protecting arrow and modified arrow lock keys and keeping illegal drugs out of […]
The Combined Federal Campaign will highlight two opportunities for federal employees to make charitable contributions this week. Giving Tuesday — the biggest giving day around the world, raising an estimated $3 billion each year — is Tuesday, Dec. 3. For many charities that are part of the Combined Federal Campaign, this is the most important […]
The USPS Ethics Office wants to remind employees of the rules on the giving and receiving of holiday gifts, whether from colleagues or outside sources. Postal Service regulations prohibit employees from accepting gifts given because of the person’s Postal Service position or from customers, vendors, suppliers, contractors, business partners or local businesses. A gift is […]
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Postal Service employees who want to save on future medical expenses have several options to choose from during this year’s open season, which is underway through Monday, Dec. 9. Employees who enroll in a high-deductible health plan may be eligible to contribute to a health savings account (HSA). An HSA allows an employee to pay […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to take care when traveling with USPS mobile devices during the holiday season. Smartphones, laptops and tablets allow you to work and communicate while traveling, but the more devices that are taken on a trip, the greater the chance that one of them could get left behind […]
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The Postal Service’s marketing vice president appeared on ABC’s “GMA3” last week to promote USPS Operation Santa, the longstanding program that allows generous people to fulfill the Christmas wishes of families in need by adopting their letters to Santa Claus. Sheila Holman explained how USPS Operation Santa brings people together through holiday goodwill and highlighted […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. In what city did the Postal Service recently unveil its new retail space prototype? a) Athens, GA b) Fort Lauderdale, FL c) Waco, TX d) None of the above 2. What […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn more about health, dental and vision plan options within the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be administered by the U.S. […]
The USPS Employee Assistance Program will hold its next online orientation on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Eastern. The orientations, held on the first Friday of each month, offer information on how Postal Service employees and their families can use the program. Employees must register in advance on the EAP website. […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Nov. 28, offers tips on how employees can keep their mobile devices safe while traveling. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
USPS employees and annuitants may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Thursday, Dec. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern and from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within […]
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.55 percent during the week ending Nov. 22, down 0.27 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Nov. 27. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.73 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 97.28 percent rating. Among the […]
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Black Friday — the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season — arrives this week. Taking a few minutes now to plan your holiday spending could help you avoid taking on debt that stretches into the new year. Here are some tips for planning your spending during holiday season: • Create a holiday spending plan. […]
The Combined Federal Campaign encourages USPS employees to contribute to thousands of charitable organizations — and as with other forms of workplace giving, ethics rules apply. The campaign, also known as the CFC, allows federal and Postal Service employees, retirees and contractors to easily donate to thousands of charitable organizations under one umbrella. It consolidates […]
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Thanksgiving, a federal holiday, will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 28, this year. The holiday began as a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the harvest and is celebrated in various forms around the world. Brazil, Canada, Germany and the Philippines are among the countries that celebrate Thanksgiving. In America, the first Thanksgiving […]
To help USPS employees navigate their way through this year’s open season benefits enrollment period, here are some important definitions for sometimes confusing health insurance terminology: • Copayment: This is a fixed amount paid for certain covered health care services. • Coinsurance: This is similar to a copayment but refers to a percentage paid for […]
USPS employees may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The session will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be […]
“Dear Santa, The Series,” a TV show about the USPS Operation Santa program, will begin its second season soon. The series will air on ABC-owned television stations, beginning Sunday, Nov. 24, and will stream on Hulu, beginning Friday, Nov. 29. Like the critically acclaimed documentary “Dear Santa” — which streamed on Hulu in 2020 — […]
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The Postal Service’s recent Equipment Scavenger Hunt proved to be a bigger success than a previous competition held in 2022. The contest, which ran from Aug. 12 to Sept. 8, encouraged employees to locate, return or properly dispose of unused computers, furniture, and retail, delivery and networking equipment. More than 15,000 returns were received during […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fill in the blank: USPS reported total operating revenue of (blank) during the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. a) $1.8 billion b) $9.5 billion c) $79.5 billion d) $89.5 billion […]
In a new video, Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale and USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull warn Postal Service employees about the importance of not using the mail to distribute narcotics. The video is the second in a three-part series from the Postal Inspection Service and the USPS Office of Inspector General that aims to educate […]
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A flexible spending account may be a good option for Postal Service employees who wear eyeglasses, visit the dentist more than twice a year, or have other needs. Flexible spending accounts, or FSAs, allow employees to set aside money on a pretax basis to pay for health care and dependent care expenses. USPS employees can […]
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My name is James Chong and I’m a letter carrier in Barrigada, a community of about 8,000 in the U.S. territory of Guam. I joined the Postal Service in 1994 because of its retirement and other benefits, but I quickly gained a respect for all the behind-the-scenes efforts of my fellow employees. Over the course […]
Joseph Bruce has been named acting human resources vice president for the Postal Service. He succeeds Simon Storey, who retired Sept. 30. Bruce previously was national human resources senior director, responsible for the organization’s hiring and selection policy; the Human Resources Shared Service Center in Greensboro, NC; and human resources activities for all headquarters and […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. True or false: Metallic mercury and items containing metallic mercury are prohibited in the mailstream. a) True b) False 2. To mark Veterans Day this year, what did the Postal Service […]
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar to learn more about health, dental and vision plan options within the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be administered by the U.S. […]
Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Nov. 14, offers information about USPS Hazmat Awareness Month. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. […]
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USPS employees will have to use PostalEASE to participate in the Annual Leave Exchange program or to enroll in or make changes to the USPS Health Benefits Plan for eligible precareer employees. Employees can access PostalEASE from the MyHR website’s open season page or by calling the USPS employee service line at 877-477-3273 (select option […]
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The Postal Service has released this year’s Veterans Day video honoring employees who have served, or are serving, in the military. The video includes remarks from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy; Carroll Harris, a deputy chief inspector for the Postal Inspection Service and a retired U.S. Marine colonel; and Martin Mieras Jr., a USPS military program […]
The Postal Inspection Service and the USPS Office of Inspector General have produced a three-part video series to educate Postal Service employees about the dangers of colluding with criminals. The first video, released this week, warns employees to never use their arrow and modified arrow lock keys in illegal activities. The video features Chief Postal […]